AltWeeklies Wire
Former Guerrillas in Kurdistan Dream of Nationhoodnew
While some Kurds dream of a pan-state Kurdistan that would unite all Kurds under one government, that's unlikely as long as both Iran and Turkey have all those tanks and helicopters, and as long as the U.S. has any say.
The Village Voice |
David Axe |
04-13-2005 |
International
A Tale of Two 'Heroes'
Soldiers Ed Pulido and Camilo Mejia both served in Iraq but have two different perspectives on the war. It's a rift that matches the mindset of a nation divided more than ever over the Iraq conflict, now on the heels of its second anniversary.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Deborah Benjamin |
03-23-2005 |
War
Tags: Iraq
A Wartime Media Taboonew
Why are the media ignoring the option of quick withdrawal from Iraq?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Norman Solomon |
01-26-2005 |
Media
Bullets and Ballotsnew
How can free elections take place under occupation?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rob Eshelman |
01-26-2005 |
War
Destroying Babylonnew
Forget the elections -- Iraq is falling apart. Besides, as the on-the-scene reporter observes, calling them elections is a bit of stretch.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Dahr Jamail |
01-26-2005 |
War
Veteran Stars of Bush's Inauguration Have Scarsnew
More than 15,000 soldiers have been medically evacuated from Iraq. Some of the injured, like Chris Bain, will be sitting a few tables away from George W. Bush at one of the inaugural balls.
The Village Voice |
Kareem Fahim |
01-20-2005 |
War
American Soldiers Returning From Iraq Are Heroes and Victims
Everything an editor might have felt about the second Iraq War melts away when he sees a Marine, big as a house, hobbling to the aircraft that will carry him and his broken body back to the States for more medical attention.
Charleston City Paper |
Bill Davis |
01-04-2005 |
War
Vets Bring Home More Than Medals
All Iraq War veterans should seek some form of counseling, despite stigmas that say counseling is for the weak, says a returned vet who struggles with guilt over a buddy's death.
Voice from the Wildernessnew
Longtime peacemaker Kathy Kelly issues a challenge to "real" counterterrorism.
Metroland |
Rick Marshall |
12-17-2004 |
Policy Issues
Army's New Plan Is to Combat Stress at the Frontnew
A counselor at the Sacramento Veterans Center, Sandra Moreno, just did a tour in Iraq as part of a “combat stress company.” The new military program tries to help soldiers handle stress while they’re still serving with their companies.
Sacramento News & Review |
Chrisanne Beckner |
12-16-2004 |
War
Soldier's Heartnew
Thousands of Iraq War veterans will come home to face serious psychological problems and a system that may not be ready to help them.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dan Frosch |
12-15-2004 |
War
Nightmares of Warnew
Eric Huth, 23, faces an ordinary predicament: He's been looking for steady work since he was fired from the Post Office three months ago for being late to work. What sets him apart is that the disabled Army vet has such bad nightmares from his tour of duty in Iraq that it's difficult for Huth to wake up.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Stephanie Dunlap |
12-15-2004 |
War
National Guardsmen Returning from Iraq Bring the War Homenew
Maj. Steven Shugart, a United Methodist minister and chaplain with the South Carolina National Guard, has served two tours of duty in Iraq since the war began. He knows the toll -- physical and psychic -- paid by a soldier in combat.
Homeless Vets a Living Reminder of War's Effectsnew
Consider this astounding statistic from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: the number of people who served during Vietnam and are now homeless actually exceeds the number who were killed in the conflict. In San Francisco there are 2,400 to 3,000 homeless vets.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Tali Woodward |
12-15-2004 |
War
MoveOn Confronts the Futurenew
The progressive darling couldn’t put John Kerry over the top. Where does it go now? How does a grassroots power redirect its muscle?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
12-03-2004 |
Politics
